Architect James Dixon gave an illustrated presentation on “Victorian/Edwardian Residential Architectural Styles in San Francisco” at the Morning Forum of Los Altos Feb. 5.
Dixon established his architectural firm JDA in 1996. Previously he was project architect for the late Aaron Green, the last living professional link to Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic school of architecture.
The Peninsula Chapter of World Affairs has scheduled a presentation on “International Migration and U.S. Policy” 7:30-9 p.m. March 6 at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road.
Lucas Guttentag, professor of the practice of law at Stanford Law School, will discuss current immigration policies, provide historic context and share his thoughts on the prospects for immigration reform.
Spring in the orchard brings blossoms, but this year it will also bring four docent-led Orchard Walks in the Los Altos Civic Center Apricot Orchard, sponsored by the Los Altos History Museum in cooperation with the Los Altos Library.
The tours are scheduled every Saturday morning in April, with guides leading visitors through the orchard, sharing stories of its past, present and future.
Los Altos Community Foundation, in partnership with the Mountain View Los Altos Community Roundtable, is accepting scholarship applications through March 1 from local high school graduating seniors.
Students can use one common application to apply for up to six scholarships offered through Roundtable members including the Rotary Club of Los Altos, the Rotary Club of Mountain View, the Kiwanis Club of Mountain View, MVLA Scholars, the Quota Club and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.
Tech-savvy “digital ambassadors” will offer seniors free help with their electronic devices during Senior Tech Event IV, scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at The Highway Community church, 2050 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View.
Local seniors can bring their devices to learn such skills as how to write and receive emails, take and share photos, send text messages and use emojis.
Sam McDonald was born in Louisiana, the grandchild of slaves, and was 6 years old when his family moved to California in 1890. He left home at age 16 and as a young man worked for several years on a Sacramento River steamboat.
